David Cohen has lust for 11-inches. That, plus Apple, Microsoft, old technology, and the Nook are subjects Tim Robertson and David discuss this week on the TechFan Podcast
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Month: October 2010
Lust for 11-inches
Listener Invite Bill Paterson from Toronto
MyMac Podcast #317
Bill Paterson from Toronto joins Gaz and Guy as a listener invite to talk about his experiences with the Mac and other Apple tech (and the joys of not owning a car!). John Nemo asks the GMen if this is this a good time to buy a MacBook Pro and some first impressions of iLife 11.
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iPhone 4 Portable Genius – Review
When one purchases a new iPhone, there are always those questions that begin to pop up in one’s mind; like how do I do this or that, is it just like the iPhone 3, is it better than my previous phone? That’s when the poser of the questions needs to consider bringing in an outside source of information to answer those question, like iPhone 4 Portable Genius.
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Verbatim Storage – Review
Everyone should be using an external hard drive to back up their data. Knowing that is the easy part. The hard part is deciding which type and brand of hard drive to buy. I’m currently using two options from Verbatim. Want to know what I think? Read on.
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Suze Gilbert brief audio interview with new staff member
A four minute interview with our newest writer, in which Suze discusses digital photography, Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, iPhonongraphy, book reviews, and video reviews. We
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Tim Robertson and Bill Palmer
TechFan #6
Beatweek’s Bill Palmer joins Tim today for a lively chat on where and how the music and tech industries collide. Even more entertaining, perhaps, is that Tim has been without his voice for over 48 hours, and records this episode just as it is kinda – sorta coming back. Ouch!
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Macs for Diplomacy – Guest essay by Roman Woznik
Guest writer Roman Woznik’s first report from Europe I work for eco, The Association of the German Internet Industry, during my college years. Following
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The Lion Sleeps Until Next Summer
MyMac Podcast 316
A jam packed extra-long (but not too long) show with listener feedback from Twitter and Tim Robertson questioning why we were so down on RealMac software for their subscription RapidWeaver videos. Sam Levin leaves little to question about just how awesome Guy Serle is. We go over Apple financials and talk a great deal about what Apple JUST released!
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v-moda Crossfade LP, thinksound ts02+mic, and Arctic Sound P321 headphones reviewed
By guest reviewer Devon Gilbert and John “Nemo” Nemerovski Devon and Nemo spent hours listening, evaluating, and comparing these three innovative, affordable headphones with
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Nemo Memo – Syncing’s not always a cinch
Guest report from occasional contributor Susan A month or so ago, I noticed that my iPhone 3G was not updating when I made changes
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Marware SportShell Convertible Review
SportShell Convertible Company: Marware Price: $59.99 USD There will soon be a bazillion (is that a real number?) cases for the iPad. Choosing the
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Review-Social Media Marketing All-In-One For Dummies
Almost everyone is now active in the social media arena. Who doesn’t have a Facebook page to keep in touch with family and friends? How often are you making your thoughts known 140 characters at a time on Twitter? Do you listen to podcasts on your favorite topics during your daily commute? Facebook, Twitter and podcasts are all forms of social media, but can they also be used for social media marketing?
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Trick or Treat from Apple
Oh Apple, you just LOVE screwing with my head. Just when it seemed like this was going to be year of nothing but iOS and mobile devices (the AppleTV being somewhat of an exception, but since it’s essentially running the iOS it hardly counts), you throw out an invitation for some serious Mac love. So let’s throw out a few predictions of what’s coming on October 20th.
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Walmart is right on Target!
MyMac Podcast 315
We get some very nice feedback from Twitter and a Skype call from a Mystery caller about iWeb. Is iLife 11 coming out soon? Amazon’s German site seems to think so. Guy and Gaz spend some time talking about what they’d like to see in the next version just in time for GarageBand to crash. Also, Walmart and Target will soon be selling iPads. Who in Apple thought THAT was a good idea?
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Review – Elan Holster Metal
When I was evaluating the Elan Form Graphite iPhone 4 case, I was also working on evaluating Griffin Technology’s Elan Holster Metal case for the iPhone 4. Unlike the Form Graphite, the Elan Holster Metal case is a case that sits horizontal on your belt and provides wrap-around protection for your iPhone 4.
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David Biedny – TechFan #5
Host Tim Robertson has an hour long chat with technologist David Biedny. Honestly, there is really no way to easily write up a “what this episode is about” here, you just have to trust us and check the show out. We go into the Microsoft / Adobe merger rumor, history of technology, and so much more.
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New Epson Complete Guide to Digital Printing – Book Review
I recently purchased an Epson 3880 printer for digital black and white printing to replace my Epson 2200. The older printer consistently produced a notorious green cast no matter how often I calibrated or what ICC profile I used. Many prints showed metamerism or bronzing.
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Review-Arctic Cooling Products
The Arctic Breeze Pro is a USB-powered fan that’s designed for desktop computer users. Plug the fan into an available USB port on your computer, turn the knob, and enjoy the breeze. Fan speed is adjustable, from 800 to 1800 RPM, and the flexible neck enables easy positioning. Four USB ports are conveniently included on the base.
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iPad Made Simple, My New iPad, and iPad Missing Manual which book to buy?
Which iPad book is best for you? Three iPad titles reviewed by guest writer Howard Nemerovski iPad Made Simple by Martin Trautschold and Gary
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Microsoft – Adobe Merger? David, Tim, and BeeJay
TechFan 4
Tim Robertson is joined by David Cohen and BeeJay Bhatt to look at the world of Technology. Up first, OWC Radio has continued post-Tim! BeeJay talks Android and his preference for that platform. FaceBook is discussed at length. How Tim is starting to use Social Media at MacSpecialist. And the big topic: the rumors of a Microsoft – Adobe merger!
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